The character “Dick” (Jamie Bell) comes into possession of a firearm. "Dick" doesn't like guns. He then decides to give his gun a name and form a group called the “Dandies” in its honor. The one rule for this gun club is that no one can ever actually shoot their weapons; they’re fine to look at, polish, or even trade, but firing them in anger is absolutely forbidden. Meanwhile, Sheriff "Krugsby" (Bill Pullman) doesn't seem too bothered by these boys and their antics, believing they are just kids being kids and that “Dick” isn't a threat. Then something unexpected occurs, and it seems Thomas Vinterburg and Lars von Trier have drawn inspiration from Robert Burns’ line: "The best laid plans…”. The question is, what point is the film trying to make? There appear to be some subtle racial references, and it clearly aims to critique American gun culture, but for what purpose? Is it mocking the lack of intelligence among those legally allowed to own guns in this isolated mining town? Could the town's remoteness symbolize a nation that has moved past its "Wild West" era? Or is it simply a satirical look at an inherently violent society where things are exaggerated and expressed verbally? Perhaps it’s none of these, or maybe all of them – and the fact that the lead actor is British with a rather unconvincing accent can't be overlooked. It doesn't quite feel authentic, yet simultaneously possesses elements of reality—or at least, it could if you’re willing to accept one of its many uncertain ideas. Bell delivers a dependable, though unremarkable performance, and Pullman is also good, but the supporting cast of his pacifist friends, coupled with a concise script and some unusual cinematography, create an almost science-fiction like sense of unreality. I wasn't entirely sold on the film’s intentions to depict something genuine or truthful, and as it neared its conclusion, all that was needed was Gary Cooper and Ennio Morricone. It didn't completely win me over, but strangely I can't quite put my finger on why. Perhaps that's reason enough to give it a watch.

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